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THE PURPOSE OF BASKETBALL
In the Spring Valley School District, basketball is a co-curricular activity with the following
objectives:
to provide training in basic basketball skills so that boys may compete on the court.
to use competition and the experience to build self-esteem, responsibility, and skill while
conducting an enjoyable and challenging program.
to increase self-esteem through positive interactions with coaches and other athletes.
to display good sportsmanship and to provide opportunities for developing lasting friendships
with both teammates and opponents.
to inspire positive role-modeling and leadership skills.
to learn how to graciously celebrate successes and positively respond to disappointments.
to help athletes learn good habits of health, fitness, and safety.
THE LEVELS OF BOYS BASKETBALL
THE MIDDLE SCHOOL PROGRAM
Basketball is offered to boys in grades 7 and 8. Major emphasis is placed on the development of good
basketball skills. Although winning is desirable, skill development and participation is emphasized at
this level.
THE JUNIOR VARSITY PROGRAM
Junior varsity basketball continues to build upon the development of basic basketball knowledge and
skills. A major emphasis is placed on the skills needed to prepare physically and mentally to win. Any
basketball player has the opportunity to advance from the junior varsity level to the varsity level.
Coaches determine the physical and maturity level of the player.
THE VARSITY LEVEL
At the varsity level, basketball skills have been honed to prepare for competition. Winning is the
primary goal for the purposes of achieving pride and support for each individual player, the school,
and the community.
Athletes who desire to compete at this level must do so with the understanding that this is a
privilege that must be earned.
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BOYS BASKETBALL AND THE ATHLETIC CODE
All athletes, parents, administrators, and staff members shall follow the provisions of the athletic code
as adopted by the Spring Valley Board of Education.
Violations of the Athletic Code by students from grades 7-12 could affect and limit participation.
Basketball is a team sport and the learning process is based on successive lessons and conditioning.
Athletes are expected to be at each practice. Attendance is taken and athletes that miss practice for
any other reason than illness or family emergencies are considered unexcused. Coaches must be
notified prior to practice and not after practice. Unexcused absences may affect playing time. A
Varsity player must make a commitment to basketball in order to earn playing time.
Unexcused absences are absences from practices or games for any reason other than illness or family
emergencies. Unexcused absences may be justification for the coaches to not play an athlete for one
game.
LETTERING IN BOYS BASKETBALL
Athletes shall earn a letter in boys’ basketball when they meet the following criteria:
Attend all practices unless previously arranged with the coaching staff.
Display a positive attitude in both self-development and as a team member.
Participate in 22 quarters of varsity basketball games. At the discretion of the coaches, a letter
may be awarded if OUTSTANDING effort and participation have been displayed by an
individual, but this positive personal growth is not reflected in the number of quarters played
by that athlete.
BASKETBALL AWARDS
At the end of the season, the varsity players will vote on the following individual awards:
Most Valuable Player—the player whose overall performance made the most significant
positive impact on our team
Outstanding Defensive Player—the player whose defensive performance made the most
significant impact on our team
Mr. Hustle—the player whose outstanding individual effort made the most significant impact
on our team
Outstanding Teammate—the player whose attitude and ‘team first’ attitude made the most
significant impact on our team
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GUIDELINES FOR PLAYERS
DAILY PRACTICE GUIDELINES
Dress appropriately for workouts.
Be on time.
Know your strengths and weaknesses. Work on them. Do it properly.
Think about the practice or game coming up. Visualize yourself doing your job. Always have
a good mental concept of your assignment before you actually go through it.
If school is cancelled due to inclement weather, it has been the school policy to allow varsity
practice on the day before a scheduled game if the roads and weather have been deemed safe
by the administration. If there is a question regarding practice, please contact one of the
coaches.
Enjoy practice, but NO horseplay. We cannot afford unnecessary injuries.
Locker room policy: all equipment, towels and clothing put away at the end of practice.
Be cheerful. Adjust to the proper atmosphere for the occasion.
Report all injuries. However, we expect you to participate with a few minor "hurts." Learn the
difference between pain and injury.
CARE OF EQUIPMENT
Uniforms for games are provided. It is the basketball player's responsibility to keep it cleaned
according to manufacturer's recommendations.
Your uniform is expensive. Show pride in your uniform. It reflects your attitude, team spirit,
and school and community pride.
Basketball players will provide their own shoes and socks.
ON THE COURT
Concentrate and learn all that you can.
Visitors may be allowed but basketball players do not visit with them during practice or during
a game.
ALWAYS be there. Talk to a coach BEFORE practice—after practice excuses are not
acceptable and will be unexcused.
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Take care to stretch out. Prepare yourself physically and mentally for the challenges faced on
the basketball court. Additional workouts, weight lifting, and running are highly
recommended to be in top physical condition.
PERSONAL CONDUCT RULES
Be an example to those who look up to you.
Justify the pedestal upon which you may be placed. Act like a champion and you will become
one.
Let your conscience be your guide. Make sure you know yourself.
Be selective where you go, what you say, and what you do.
Use of alcohol, tobacco, and drugs can only harm. There is no way that it can help. Only hard
work will help.
Use a good diet.
Make sure you get your rest. Proper timing and alertness are essential.
Eliminate your profanity. Profanity creates a poor image of yourself and your school.
Never criticize. ENCOURAGE your teammates.
COACHING STAFF
We are here to help you learn the sport of basketball. If you have any questions or concerns, please
talk to someone on the coaching staff.
Varsity Head Coach
Rob Bosshart
772-3187
cell number
308-1654
[email protected]
Assistant Coach
Matt Ducklow
307-0833
[email protected]
Assistant Coach
Jeff Thompson
[email protected]
495-4499
In case of inclement weather, please call Coach Bosshart to learn details regarding practice or
game status. If possible, the Basketball web site will be updated to include available information.
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SPRING VALLEY CARDINALS
2010-2011 BASKETBALL SCHEDULE
Date
Opponent
Location Time
November 30
SCC
Away
6:00
December 3
Prescott
Home
6:00
December 9
Glenwood City
Away
6:00
December 17
Colfax
Away
6:00
December 20
Amery
Away
5:45
December 21
Regis
Home
6:00
December 28
Clayton Tournament
Away
TBA
December 30
Clayton Tournament
Away
TBA
January 4
Mondovi
Away
6:00
January 7
Boyceville
Away
6:00
January 13
Elk Mound
Home
6:00
January 15
Elmwood
Home
1:00
January 18
Plum City
Away
6:00
January 21
SCC
Home
6:00
February 1
Glenwood City
Home
6:00
February 4
Colfax
Home
6:00
February 7
Mondovi
Home
6:00
February 10
Boyceville
Home
6:00
February 12
Pepin/Alma
Home
1:00
February 15
Elk Mound
Away
6:00
February 18
Elmwood
Away
6:00
Febraury 24
Plum City
Home
6:00
Unless otherwise noted, all varsity games begin at 7:30 p.m. (JV at 6:00 p.m.)
*Denotes JV begins at 1:00 and varsity begins at 2:30 p.m.
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Spring Valley Basketball Attitudes
1. Be a student.
2. Compete. (No excuses.)
3. Be on time. Be early. Tardiness will not be accepted. (No excuses.)
4. Listen.
5. Make the simple play. (Do not make an adventurous play out of an easy one.)
6. Huddle up as a team on free throws.
7. Run to the bench when substituted for.
8. Run to timeouts.
9. Run to the locker room.
10. No cussing.
11. Control external emotions. (No hanging head/pouting/throwing ball at the floor, etc.)
12. Never quit on a play. Never!
13. Never question a referee's call. (No technical fouls.)
14. Use study time wisely realizing academics come first.
15. Offense wins games—defense wins championships.
16. Take care of your body like a championship athlete. (Do not pollute it.)
17. Assume every shot will miss, both offensively and defensively. (Physically check off—rebound.)
18. Accept criticism and direction unconditionally from the coaching staff.
19. Be involved in the school and community. (Give back to the people of Spring Valley).
20. No spitting on the court.
21. Not a dope—never use it or be around it.
22. Dive on the floor for all loose balls.
23. Be strong physically and mentally. (Lift weights/uplift your mind.)
24. Use positive body language.
25. No pointing fingers. (Unless for a good pass acknowledging a teammate.)
26. Cheer for your teammates while on the bench.
27. Attitude of Gratitude—say "Thank You."
28. Look people in the eye when communicating. (Especially in huddles.)
29. Pre-game ritual: Varsity players be seated together in the gym (away from the crowd) by the
beginning of the JV game; JV players sit as a team behind the varsity bench.
30. Be a role model off the floor.
31. Be humble in victory—proud in defeat.
32. When representing the Spring Valley basketball program, dress as a person proud to be a Cardinal.
(No caps in the building, etc.)
33. Never take a shot after more than two dribbles. (Unless going to the glass using the glass.)
34. Keep the locker room clean.
35. Echo communication.
36. Possess mental hustle and physical hustle.
37. Do not do things that look like fouls.
38. Do not live at the end of the line.
39. Know that the difference between a mature player and an immature player is one hour.
40. Private victories precede public victories.
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11/05/03
Recent events are generating discussion regarding wording of our Co-Curricular Code language
referencing use/abuse of controlled substances. The following is intended to add further
clarification to the intended interpretation of our code consistent with WIAA criteria.
Since we have a higher standard for students who are allowed the privilege of representing their
school and community in co-curricular activities at the Spring Valley Middle & Senior High
School, students must be reminded that their obligation is to follow the code on a 12 month, year
round basis as was done at the Monday, August 30 th Preseason Meeting for potential SVHS
athletes.
To help clarify the intent of our current language, item "C. Controlled Substance Use / Abuse"
indicates that in order to participate fully, students are to remain `chemical free'. This is not
intended to include appropriate use of `over-the-counter' medication or when properly following a
doctor's prescription.
Chemical Free Rules:
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There will be no use or possession of any tobacco products.
There will be no use or possession of alcoholic beverages.
There will be no use or possession of drugs (except by doctor's prescription).
Students in the presence of controlled substances when possession or use is illegal are in
violation of the code.
If a student finds himself/herself in the presence of alcohol or controlled substances as
described above, the student must leave immediately. Immediately means at once - not
five or ten minutes later. To maintain full eligibility, students are to avoid situations or
circumstances which cast doubt as to their commitment to honor the intent of the cocurricular code.
The only exception our code allows with "in the presence of controlled substances being
used illegally" is regarding student involvement in a religious or their family's event,
including weddings. Simply put, if a student is at a public event such as a wedding
their family was invited to, they should not be processed for an "in the presence of
violation. It would be in the student's best interest to distance themselves from use
inconsistent with the high standards of our code, but the expectation is not that their
family's event should be avoided due merely to the fear of an "in the presence of violation
by a "guilt by association" finding.
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Rules on Roles
At Spring Valley, we want to foster all relationships regarding athletics. Listed are a
number of great ways for all of us to positively affect the lives of athletes.
Coaches' Roles:
1. Set a good example for players and fans to follow.
2. Be positive, fair, and consistent with the players.
3. Make playing time and strategy decisions with thought and care.
4. Establish and organize practice for the team on a daily basis.
5. Be a good communicator with players and parents.
6. Protect the safety of all athletes.
7. Know and employ injury prevention procedures.
8. Make sure players know expectations, procedures, rules, and lettering requirement for the
program.
9. Make sure everyone has practice and game schedules. 10. Be a
professional practitioner.
11. Work to help assistants improve.
12. Be available to talk with players and parents.
Parents’ Roles:
1. Be a fan of everyone on the team.
2. Respect the decisions of coaches and officials.
3. Respect other fans, coaches, and players.
4. Talk to your child if s/he has any questions and if s/he still has questions, contact the coach through
agreed upon athletic department procedures. (see next page)
5. Keep any negative thoughts about a coach, the program, or teammates to yourself.
6. Don't talk to coaches on game day about a complaint.
7. Understand that the coaches' responsibility is to make certain that students are safe and
become better people and athletes, not to win every game.
8. Be supportive of your child.
9. Remember that academics come before athletics.
Players' Roles:
1. Be positive and have a good attitude.
2. Support their teammates.
3. Work hard.
4. If they have questions, ask the coach.
5. Know and follow school and team rules.
6. Challenge themselves as an athlete and a person.
7. Meet classroom expectations.
8. Notify the coach of any scheduling conflicts in advance.
9. Talk to the coach about any special concerns.
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Rules on Roles (continued)
Dear parents, guardians, relatives, and fans,
We would like to thank you for your support of our athletes and our athletic programs here at
Spring Valley High School. During the course of a season it is likely that questions may arise
concerning a variety of issues. In order to most effectively address concerns you or an athlete
may have, we have defined a guideline of steps to follow while addressing concerns. Because
we believe strongly in open and honest communication between coaches and athletes, we feel
most concerns can be settled between players and coaches. We believe communication between
players and coaches can increase trust and also teach athletes the skills needed to advance through
their school years into self-reliant adults.
Of course, there may be times when you may feel you would like additional information or
perhaps the communication between coach and player did not answer your questions fully. At these
times we ask that you follow the steps listed to have your concerns addressed. Resolving these
situations, ideally to the satisfaction of all, will benefit the educational aspects of all district
programs. Once again, we would like to thank you for your continued support and look forward
to seeing you at our athletic events.
Step 1. Player consultation with coach.
Step 2. Player consultation with athletic director
Step 3. Parent consultation with coach.
Step 4. Parent consultation with athletic director.
Step 5. Parent consultation with principal.
Step 6. Parent consultation with superintendent.
Sincerely,
Spring Valley School District Coaching Staff
Board Approved December 16, 2002
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Please sign and return this sheet.
I have read the 2010-2011 Boys Basketball Policy Handbook and understand the
expectations associated with participating in boys’ basketball.
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Athlete Signature/Date
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Parent Signature/Date